Veracruz Tilapia Recipe
Our filet of tilapia fried on a bed of our Texas mashed potatoes and topped with our cilantro lime butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tilapia
Texas Mashed Potatoes
Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce
Method
Tilapia Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Coat the Fish
Dredge each tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 3
Fry the Fish
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated tilapia fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Texas Mashed Potatoes Preparation
- 4
- 5
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce Preparation
- 6
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the stick of butter.
- 7